Shaneve on fast track for college

Clark Cougar track and academic standout Shaneve Swift signed a letter of intent with the University of Incarnate Word on Monday, April 27th.  The daughter of Richard and Karen Swift, Shaneve plans to study Biology and Accounting, as she works towards a career in Ophthalmology.

Next week, she takes on the Region IV Track meet.  Currently ranked 1st in the Region for the 400m Dash, she also runs a leg of the 4x100m and 4x200m relays.  Best wishes to Shaneve on continued success with running and studies!

The Lady Cougar softball team is in the playoffs for the third year in a row. Congratulations and here’s the schedule for those who can help cheer them on:

• Game One: Friday, April 30th vs CC Carroll at 7:00 at Corpus Christi Calallen HS Field.
• Game Two: Saturday, vs CC Carroll May 1st at 12:00 at Northside Field # 2, 410/Culebra Rd.
• Game Three: (if needed): 30 minutes after conclusion of 12:00 game

District Track Meet, Gus Stadium, April 15-16:  Day 1 Results.  Rain forced some adjustments to the schedule and JV meet will not take place until next Wednesday.  Clark Varsity qualified many for Friday’s finals, which have been moved up to 1pm.  Field events delayed one day – will start at 9am on Friday.  Our first two  moving on to regionals in early May are David Scorceletti and Glynnis Meade in the 3200m, both setting personal records.  Full results after tomorrow.  Go Cougars!

The Clark boys golf team will be sending several golfers on to the regional tournament April 21-22. Sophomore Tyler Bercher qualified for regional with his second place showing in the District 28-5A tourney. Joining him will be the Clark “White”  team consisting of Seniors Sean Suputra, Kody Zurek and Bradyn Lipps, Junior Andrew Gold, and Sophomore J.T. Caldarola which also placed second at district.  The regional tournament will be held at Palmview Golf Course in McAllen.                                                  

The girls team will also be sending one member on to regionals. Junior Samantha Whitmore placed second at district qualifying her to advance. The tournament will be held April 19-20 at Los Lagos Golf Course in Edinburg.

Other members of the 2009-2010 Clark Cougar golf team are:                                                                                                                       Morgan Glenny (Senior), Morgan Burger (Junior), Grace Diana (Sophomore), Kristen Dunn (Sophomore), Victoria Ortiz (Junior),  Michelle Tucker (Freshman).

Jaye Washington (Senior), David Rojas (Junior), Jeremy Gordon (Freshman),  Austin Wise (Junior), Chase Kellam (Freshman), Ryan Thimmons (Freshman), Avery Ayers (Freshman)

Coach Eddie Burkett added that the entire team worked extremely hard, played well and kept up their grades and he is very proud of all of them.

The 8th ranked Clark softball team went into the 6th inning on Tuesday night tied 1-1 with Warren. That’s when the Warriors got the one run they needed to win the game. The loss brings the Cougar’s district record to 10-4 and they remain in 3rd place with two district games remaining. Before playing those last regular season games though they will take on the New Braunfels Unicorns on Friday in New Braunfels.

Meanwhile, the Clark baseball team had its own close game Tuesday. The Cougars were tied 1-1 with O’Connor and it was not until the 9th inning that the Panthers got their second run and the win. Clark remains in 3rd place in the district standings and plays Warren at 7:30 on Friday.

Clark baseball tightened its hold on third place and a playoff spot in 28-5A with a 12-2 win over Jay. Pitcher Vincent Salazar gets the win for the Cougars. Braden Mattson and Jimmy Wells both contributed homeruns and Clark had 14 hits overall.

The Cougars take on O’Connor at 4:45 Tuesday.

The Clark softball team struck in the last two innings of their game against O’Connor to take a 4-0 win. The Cougars continue their strong season with a solid 10-3 district record and a 15-8 season record. Pitcher Henessey Soto gets the latest win.

Next up is Warren on Tuesday at 7:00. Only three district games remain in the season.

GO COOGS!

Coach Eddie Ashley’s comments after the game:

The Clark boys soccer team advanced to the regional championship Friday with a win over Mission Sharyland at Blossom Stadium. The Coogs heart stopping path to the “Elite Eight” of Texas high school soccer came with another shootout. For the third game in a row Clark ended regulation and overtime tied and this time like the last it was 0-0. In methodical fashion, Johnny Lawson, Oscar Barboza and Evan Javors  made the first three goals of the shootout while Cougar goalkeeper Brandon Van Wagner kept Sharyland out altogether ending the game. Read more in the Express News. And at RGVsports.com.

Next step comes at 3:00 Saturday at Blossom when Clark takes on familiar foe – Austin Westlake (18-5-2) . At stake is one of four spots in the state tournament.

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